Posts Tagged ‘europe’
Ace Aquatec tackling sea lice
Scottish technology innovator Ace Aquatec is developing a more sustainable approach to sea lice removal. The company’s sea lice removal system uses multiple different methods within a single containerised unit. This multi-technique approach minimises the risk of lice developing resistance over time; something that can happen with solutions relying primarily on a single removal technique.…
Read MoreLogical logistics – Ferguson Transport and Shipping
FERGUSON Transport & Shipping is the logical choice for fully integrated road and marine logistics solutions. Serving the west coast of Scotland and Northern Isles, the company delivers ADR, integrated waste management services, day to day husbandry or mort recovery, feed deliveries, treatments, pen washing and fish harvests with specialist cylindrical fish tanks. Its port…
Read MoreAhead of the curve – Steen
Heralding a new era of skinners A NEW generation of skinners from Belgian outfit Steen has seen improvements to the company’s original techniques which keep it ahead of the game in relation to current health and hygiene regulations. In practice, both the ST700T table skinner and ST700V automatic skinning machine have knives which can be…
Read MoreThe fundament of sustainable raw materials – Alltech Coppens
Sustainability has become one of the top priorities for our industry and our society in general. During raw material selection we are aware of the impact that we can have, therefore we source raw materials sustainably. For example, all fish meal is IFFO RS and/or MSC certified; all our soy products are ProTerra certified; and…
Read MoreNovel focus in nutrition – Alltech Coppens
AQUAFEEDS have evolved quite considerably over the years, mainly in the use of alternative raw materials. While the aquaculture industry has continued to grow exponentially, this has created a greater demand for alternative protein sources for aquafeeds. Research conducted at the Alltech Coppens Aqua Centre (ACAC) has concentrated on working towards comprehensively evaluating the nutritional…
Read MoreSmart Thinking – Vaki SmartFlow and new Smart Grader
Smart Thinking SmartFlow and the new Smart Grader are the next generation in technical innovation, to improve the operational efficiency on-site. VAKI’s latest innovative development is the VAKI Smart Grader and the SmartFlow System. The SmartFlow System allows the farmer to simultaneously control and monitor the complete pumping, grading and counting process from one device.…
Read MoreTrout feeds for use in RAS – Alltech Coppens
For many years Alltech Coppens has been committed to RAS farming. The company conducts research with 4 P’s in mind. These are Palatability, Performance, Pollution Control and Planet. This means that customers avail of feeds developed to be tasty for fish, that perform at the highest level with minimal waste products and are profitable whilst…
Read MoreTime to do business – Seawork 2020
Seawork is Europe’s leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition, providing businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services to an international audience. The 2020 event, at Southampton’s Mayflower Park from June 9-11, will feature a number of new initiatives, including a 15m link pavilion housing the Innovations Showcase and Small Business Enterprise Zone; a…
Read MoreAlltech Coppens brings RAS feeds and expertise to the aquaculture industry
For many years Alltech Coppens has been committed to the RAS farming needs. The golden rule for consistent performance in RAS is to maintain constant and optimal water quality. This affects feed uptake, digestion, growth and waste excretion. Keeping all parameters optimal at all times requires great understanding of the fish and dynamics of the…
Read MoreBoris Nets results are knot in doubt
Boris Nets has recently supplied cage nets to the Western Isles on knotted HDPE netting. This netting is used to help prevent seal predation. The knotted HDPE netting is also easier to clean using in-situ net washers. The company is also continuing to supply many customers with Dyneema and traditional knotless nylon. Boris Nets has…
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